In Between Spaces: Inclusion and Representation of Central and Eastern European (CEE) Artists in the UK Creative Economy

Panel discussion launching the research report In Between Spaces: Inclusion and Representation of Central and Eastern European (CEE) Artists in the UK Creative Economy.

You are kindly invited to join to the panel discussion launching the extended version of the report In Between Spaces: Inclusion and Representation of Central and Eastern European (CEE) Artists in the UK Creative Economy, created by the University of Birmingham (UoB) and Centrala Space Art Gallery in Birmingham. Launched in 2021, the original report received significant attention for its focus on the underrepresentation of Central and Eastern European artists in the Midlands. In response to feedback requesting a broader perspective, additional data has been gathered from cities across England. This extension aims to provide a comprehensive national picture and re-establish the significance of the original report.

The project originates from an AHRC M4C Creative Economies Engagement Fellowship and highlights significant contributions from the team at Centrala, alongside the Academic Lead, Professor Sara Jones, and researchers Jakub Ceglarz, Tania Constantin and Elizabeth Lamle. The extension research was funded by the College of Arts and Law at the University of Birmingham.

The European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK plays an active role in promoting European values and culture in the UK via its cultural diplomacy projects and has a proud tradition of providing space for creative discussion and cultural exchange in its 12 Star Gallery in Europe House.

RSVP by 22 October via Eventbrite.

Programme:
18.00: Registration
18:15: Welcoming words by Susanne Oberhauser, Director of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK
18:20: Presentation of the Report by Prof. Sara Jones, University of Birmingham (UoB)
18:50: Panel discussion on the findings of the Report with Prof. Sara Jones, (UoB), Alicja Kaczmarek, Director of Centrala Space Art Gallery in Birmingham and Vyte Garriga, actress, writer and physical theatre performer
19.50: Drinks reception
20.30: Doors closing

Co-organised by the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK, Centrala Space and the University of Birmingham.